WTB: 650B Hardtail, Ritchey 650B/Something Not Default Bike Shop

[VonTrapp]

As the WTB title suggests, I'm looking for a smaller 650B hardtail. I tried a small 29er and it felt too big for me (pushing a shopping cart up a hill). Hoping a 650B would be a better option. Open to a disc CX.

Anything that's not the default Trek, Specialized, Giant, etc, bike shop option.

Preferably, I like to #ridemetal (http://www.ridemetal.com/)

Thanks for your help and time!

Update: Ritchey 650B, small, seems to hit the spot.

[Pelican]

What size frame do you ride, and what's your price range?

[VonTrapp]

Howdy Pelican - for sizing, I ride a 52.5/53cm'ish TT road bike.

[hokoman]

Vontrapp.. I still have the comotion pangea. 26" though. I still haven't put the parts on it from the last time we talked.

[jh_on_the_cape]

Check out the soma b side

[jasonlee]

Originally Posted by jh_on_the_cape

Check out the soma b side

Speaking of which, I have a Soma B-Side, 650b wheelset and choice of 650b tires sitting in the basement.

My friend who rides a 49cm Cannondale CX9 rode it and it fit her ok, so if you're looking for a 51cm, then there is a high chance of it fitting.

I'm in Oakland and think you are nearby. PM me and come check it out.

[VonTrapp]

Bump. Moved to a new area. MTB trails too close to ignore.

I think a Ritchey 650B, small, or something steel suits my chill abilities.

[elong8]

Ebaumann- I'm probably misspelling that- had a really super awesome Ritchey frame with fork that would be perfect I think. I've wanted it for a while, go check it out.

[SpeedyChix]

What's your price range and is that frame, frame/fork/headset or built?